moderator(C) We at Diverse would like to thank everyone for participating in today's event. The transcripts from this discussion will posted tomorrow at www.diverseeducation.com.

Vann(Q) In watching several debates, I have great respect for the demeanor in which Obama is able to maintain. Seldom is he defensive. On the reverse side, Clinton has conveyed a more defensive role that I do not believe has been "masked" very well. How much of a role has this played on the American public. Specifically, female voters?

Dr_Rockeymoore(A) I believe that gender stereotypes make it more difficult for female candidates to be inconsistent in their presentation. Senator Clinton has been viewed as being "all over the map" in terms of her tone, style and message while Senator Obama's demeanor and message has remained relatively even. This perception of unsteadiness is likely to have had a negative affect on Senator Clinton's standing in the polls (which are precipitously dropping

nationwide).

Vann(Q) In watching several debates, I have great respect for the demeanor in which Obama is able to maintain. Seldom is he defensive. On the reverse side, Clinton has conveyed a more defensive role that I do not believe has been "masked" very well. How much of a role has this played on the American public. Specifically, female voters?

Dr_Pedescleaux(A) I had dinner with girl friends last Friday and a similar question came up. One friend said that Sen. Clinton appeared to be on her "monthly cycle." None of them thought her demeanor projected a confident leader who would behave/react well under pressure. American voters want a strong presence in the Oval Office and frankly Sen. Clinton appears to be running scared.

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MariaLaDelBarrio(C) But if it is a personality contest, then Barack would win. Nobody wants to sit down and have a beer with a man who has a jaw as stiff as McCain's and someone who makes people want to fall asleep like McCain does.

blue_man(Q) For Dr. Shaw --- How important do you think the support of either Clinton campaigning for Obama, or vice versa, will be for the Democratic candidate in the general election?

Dr_Shaw(A) I think a united front is what the Democrats want overall. So I suspect that either Obama or Clinton will be out on the stomp because both sides know that if they loose this election; the party is in deep trouble.

 
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